Dear Friends of GU,
These are unprecedented times. As you know, Germantown United CDC tragically lost our Founding Executive Director, Andy Trackman, in late February of this year. Because of COVID-19 we did not get a chance to mourn him and celebrate his legacy – but we will when life begins to return to normal (for now, read our tribute).
As we thought about our transition and leadership for the organization, the Board made the decision to take the time to assess the state of the organization and opportunities for growth. We hired an external consultant to provide us with an unbiased assessment and recommendations for strengthening our processes, policies and operations. Throughout that engagement she spoke to many of you, our stakeholders. This was a helpful exercise on a number of different levels, and we feel that our future path is strong.
Out of that three-month long process the board concluded that we have our next leader amongst us. Emaleigh Doley has been appointed to the position of Executive Director of Germantown United CDC.
Emaleigh has been the Acting Executive Director since the end of February and has been serving in a leadership position at GU for a number of years. A passionate member of the Germantown community, she works tirelessly to support our community and promote Germantown.
Please join me in welcoming Emaleigh into this new role. We look forward to the stamp that she will put on the organization and the impact that will be made.
On behalf of the board and staff at GU stay safe, buy local and help your neighbors.
All the best.
Julie Stapleton Carroll
Board President
